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#6699CA Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #6699CA including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#6699CA Color Information

#6699CA RGB value is (102, 153, 202). The hex color red value is 102, green is 153, and blue is 202. Its HSL format shows a hue of 209°, saturation of 49 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 50 percent, 24 percent, 0 percent, 21 percent.

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#6699CA Color Meaning

Color #6699CA signifies cool clarity, soft composure, and gentle freshness. Its muted blue tone evokes tranquil waters and clear skies. Color #6699CA encourages calm observation, clear thinking, and steady engagement. In design, color #6699CA works effectively in serene, pastel, or neutral palettes, adding calm vibrancy and subtle depth. #6699CA embodies clarity, gentle composure, and visual harmony. #6699CA color promotes attentive focus, reflective clarity, and a tranquil presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #6699CA across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#6699CA
RGB
rgb(102, 153, 202)
HSL
hsl(209°, 49%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(50%, 24%, 0%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(209°, 50%, 79%)
XYZ
27.5314 29.8715 60.1918
Yxy
29.8715 0.2341 0.2540
Hunter Lab
54.6548 -0.4373 -4.4571
CIE-Lab
61.5432 -3.4117 -30.4479

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red102 / 255 (40%)
40%
Green153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue202 / 255 (79%)
79%

CMYK Values

Cyan50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Magenta24 / 100 (24%)
24%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#6699CA harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#6699CA harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #6699CA for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #6699CA appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#6699CA

protanopia

#7c7dbe

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #6699CA;

Text Color

color: #6699CA;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #6699CA;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #6699CA40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #6699CA;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6699CA 0%, #2e5b85 100%);

#6699CA Color FAQs

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